Our Program

New Beginnings provides children in grades Pre-K through12th with character-education, consistent homework and project completion, field trips and dinner. Tutors with academic drills strengthen
mathematics, English/Language Arts, science, social studies, writing, critical thinking and character development. Report Cards and Progress Reports are monitored each marking period by our staff to
strengthen the areas needing improvement. There are17Montgomery County schools represented at
our Center with40 –
55children
enrolled each year.

The after-school tutoring program is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from3:30p.m.
through5:30p.m.

Components of the Program

Curriculum are built from the Alabama State Content Standards and Common Core Standards to help our children prepare for the ARMT+/ASA, Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) and End-of-Course
tests which cover
reading, mathematics, English/Language Arts, science and/or social studies.

Staff members have an on-going relationship with the students and parents, visit the schools, speak with the administration and teachers, and review report cards/progress reports to monitor academic
improvement, attendance and student conduct.

Mentoring programs provide interaction with positive role models. Mentors generally consist of the Episcopal Church of the Ascension parishioners, Alabama State University honor students,
Alabama State University student organization members and community volunteers (e.g.,
lawyers, doctors, accountants, professors, business professionals, community leaders, etc.) who take an interest in bettering the lives of children.

New Beginnings has strategically woven into the curriculum character education, critical thinking, and basic organizational skills.

Dinner is served prior to all tutoring/mentoring activities at New Beginnings. In a number of cases, the meal is the only food eaten after the school day ends.

Quarterly birthday parties and field trips enrich the children’s social development and cultural experience.